Turkey: Structure of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture Food and Livestock

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This report describes Turkey's Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and related institutions. The Ministries duties are to improve plant and animal, and aquaculture production; to conduct research to develop the agriculture sector and form agricultural policies; regarding food production, and to ensure security and safety; to coordinate and improve rural development; to protect soil, water resources, and bio-diversity, and to ensure that they are used efficiently; to organize and raise awareness of farmers; to manage agricultural support efficiently; and to regulate agriculture markets; furthermore to define general policies of food, agriculture, and livestock; to monitor and inspect. 

Turkey: Structure of Turkey Ministry of Agriculture Food and Livestock

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